I have had this green Ball jar in my stash for quite some time but didn’t have an idea for what to make with it. Well, being that it’s time to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day I thought I’d combine it with two of my favorite things- plants from my yard and battery powered tea […]

Learning how to make your own snow globe has become a favorite activity for crafters of all ages. That’s because when you make a snow globe, you bring a touch of winter magic right into your home. Many other winter decorations are lovely, but they just don’t have that same whimsical appeal as a simple […]

Candy canes are traditionally one of the most famous symbols seen during Christmas time. There is a lot of speculation that their red and white colors might have spiritual meaning, yet the true origin of candy canes is unknown. Mostly they are known for being used to make stunning Christmas decorations, and of course, for […]

Alrighty it is coming to that time of year again. The time for jingle bells, hot cocoa, sleigh rides, and caroling. If you haven’t guessed already I’m talking about all the wonderful aspects of Christmas, but what is Christmas without some super amazing Christmas crafts? Christmas is the prime time for all you crafty people, bringing […]

For most of us in the working world, our cubicles and office desks become our second homes. It’s where we spend the majority of our days; we work at our desks, we chat with co-workers at our desks, we eat at our desks…If you work at all in the corporate world, you are essentially living […]

There’s nothing more gorgeous than an autumn day at twilight. I love taking a stroll around my neighborhood as the leaves blow around, seeing all the hazy colors of the season. It’s even more beautiful when I pass yards with the perfect mood lighting – twinkling lights or hanging lanterns. Beautiful outdoor lighting definitely adds […]

I love craft materials that make it easy to personalize anything. The appeal of Washi tape is that you can easily make something yours, and add some personality to something boring. For example, if you take a plain black notebook and decorate the cover in colorful tape, it adds instant uniqueness. Washi tape has been […]

Happy Earth Day, fellow cheap eaters and thrifty crafters! I don’t know about you, but I plan on celebrating this glorious day by stepping outside of the office as much as I can (sneakily, of course), taking my dog Brody for a walk or two, and working on some recycled crafts. I’m not sure if […]

I can’t speak for you, but every time I see empty wine bottles, a few (or all) of these questions always spring to mind: Where did all of these bottles come from? Did I finish all that? Who drank all that wine without me? What sorts of wine bottle crafts can I make with these? […]

If there’s anything I’ve learned since I’ve started crafting regularly, it’s that you can make bunny crafts out of everything, including food. Sure, there are a ton of crafts and recipes for other holidays or themes but, for some reason, bunnies are huge, especially when it comes to Easter arts and crafts. My theory on […]

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If you are looking for a way to save money and be on-trend, this is the place to be. These Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Upcycle: A New Wardrobe on a Dime tips all help you create some fabulous new pieces for your wardrobe. Spring cleaning is just around the corner. Soon it will time to […]